Alopecia totalis
MONDO:0019080Alopecia totalis is a form of alopecia areata, an inflammatory disease of the hair follicle, characterized by a complete loss of hair of the entire scalp which becomes glabrous.
Also known as: alopecia totalis, total alopecia areata
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a poop pill cure bald spots? new trial tests microbiota transplant for alopecia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria can help people with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes patchy or total hair loss. Forty adults with moderate to severe hair loss will take either antibiotic and microbiota transplant capsules or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to settle debate: which drug works best for Kids' hair loss?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common drugs, cyclosporine and methotrexate, to treat moderate-to-severe alopecia areata in children aged 2-17. The goal is to see which medicine helps regrow hair better over 9 months. Participants and their parents choose which treatment to try, and doct…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC